The image shows a cityscape under construction with towering buildings. The viewpoint is from ground level looking up slightly. The scene is framed vertically by tall buildings with dark scaffolding. In the foreground, two silhouetted figures are leaning against a beam, possibly engaged in construction work. The lighting creates dramatic highlights and shadows. The lithograph uses strong dark strokes for shadows and structural details, contrasting with lighter sections suggesting artificial lighting and smoke. The color palette is black and white, creating a high-contrast, monochromatic scene. The buildings fade into a textured night sky with sparse, glittering window lights.